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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: 19th Century: African American Christianity, Pt. I: To the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay tracks the various religions associated with the African-Americans since their introduction to the New World. Different interpretations from historians are offered for discussion of whether Christianity was helpful to the slaves.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The Christian Right

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay defines the Christian Right and explores its cultural significance in American society, including why and how it emerged, religious and political goals, and who is included. Section for guiding students in discussion, scholar...
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Spread of Christianity and Dioceses of Istria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the history of the spread of Christianity in the area of Venice, Italy and the Gulf of Trieste. It includes links that go to more information.
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Kansas State

Kansas State University: Medieval Christian Scholasticism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents the aims and methods of Medieval Christian Scholasticism, describing how the philosophy was influenced by Thomas Aquinas and then presenting a brief history of the term.
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Early Christian Writings: A Survey of Recent Literature of the Fourth Gospel

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly essay about the Gospel of John that discusses the author of the book, its significance, and religious message.
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United States Naval Academy: Timeline for the Crusades and Christian Holy War

For Students 9th - 10th
The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars called by the popes in defense of the Church. This timeline highlights the causes of the Crusades, battles, and all the major people associated with the Crusades. Included are links to artwork from...
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Other

International Orthodox Christian Charities

For Students 9th - 10th
The IOCC's mission is to "provide assistance to the poor, either in response to emergencies or long term socio-economic development needs". Find articles, pictures, video, and other resources.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Christian Science by Mark Twain

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the collection of essays by Mark Twain regarding his views about Christian Science.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Foreign Missionary Movement in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries

For Students 9th - 10th
Article detailing the movement aimed at converting non-European populations to Christianity during an age of Imperialsim and Western Dominance. Discussion on who the missionaries were and how they went about their missions. Includes...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts of Toleration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on two important religious edicts given by Roman emperors relating to Christianity and its role as a persecuted religion in ancient Rome.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Told in the Twilight

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Told in the Twilight by Hans Christian Andersen, a book of stories and poems for children.
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Quodlibet: Journal of Christian Theology & Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Quodlibet is an independent, non-denominational, and non-profit theological project which aims to provide the online theological community with a resource and forum for scholarly expression and reflection.
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Other

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: Billy Graham

For Students 9th - 10th
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Assocation presents a profile of Billy Graham on their site. Read about his childhood, his entry into ministry, his current ministry, the different publications Graham wrote throughout his life, and the many...
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Digital History

Digital History: Enslaved African Americans and Religious Revivalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the role of Christianity in the lives of slaves in the 1800s. See how evangelicalism was reflected in the way slaves practiced their religion.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Second Great Awakening

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a comprehensive overview with detailed facts and information on the Second Great Awakening, a Christian revivalist movement that sparked social reform groups.
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Other

Catholic Answers: Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a list of quotations about the sacrament of confirmation compiled from the work of Church Fathers and early Christian writers.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Cold War to Culture Wars, 1980 2000: Political and Cultural Fusions

For Students 9th - 10th
This section outlines political and cultural events of the 1980s, including the ERA movement, government failure to act on HIV/AIDS, the war on drugs and the conservative Christian reach. Questions for discussion and critical thinking,...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Cities of the Three Books

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit explores the three monotheistic faiths in the Holy Land (Christian, Jewish, Islamic) and the settlements of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jaffa, and Gaza.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Architecture and Liturgy

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the relationship between architecture and liturgy going all the way back to its Jewish origins. Provides discussion on early Christian worship, Medieval worship, pilgrimage, and spiritual architecture. With links to additional...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: The Calling: Film Discussion Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This discussion guide is designed as a tool to facilitate dialogue, and deepen understanding of the complex issues in The Calling, a film that follows seven young Muslims, Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Jews on a dramatic...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Aimee Semple Mc Pherson

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive article that explores in great detail the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, fundamentalist evangelist.
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Stanford University

Saint Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
A very long and detailed account of St. Augustine's philosophy and religious beliefs. Paragraphs three through five contain historical information on Augustine's life.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Origen of Alexandria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy offers an excellent detailed overview of Origen's life and philosophical views.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mithraic Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides information on Mithraism, a secret mystery religion of the Roman Empire.

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